Sound Stewards are trained to talk to the public about the history, geology, natural and human-caused changes, water quality and current conditions, and concerns for the future related to Budd Inlet estuary.
The walking tours take place in downtown Olympia along the
shoreline of Budd Inlet and Capital Lake. The walking tours are
about 1.5 hours long. Walks are scheduled with school or other
groups.

Two types of walks are offered:

A history lesson on the story of the Budd Inlet and
dredging and filling over the last 100 years and

The same history story but focused on water quality and
the health of the estuary, includes a plankton seine

Small groups of friends or coworkers, or out of town guests
are invited to request a tour. View the maps below to see the
extent of the dredging and filling of Budd Inlet: